Parsnips delicious root vegetables to eat in the cold months. Parsnips have been grown around the world for thousands of years. The cream-colored roots are packed with fiber, Vitamin C, antioxidants, and they support healthy immune function. Here is one fun way to enjoy parsnips this winter!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs Parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 Tbs. Honey
- 4.5 oz Cream cheese or non-dairy alternative
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or non-dairy alternative
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 Tbs. Chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy alternative
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive, coconut, or vegetable oil
- Crackers, chips, toasted bread, or veggies to dip with!
Directions:
- PLACE parsnips in a baking dish and coat with oil. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes; take the pan out of the oven and drizzle the honey over the parsnips. Return the pan to the oven and continue to cook for another 20 minutes or until tender.
- COMBINE the parsnips in a food processor, blender or by hand with sour cream, cream cheese and lemon juice. Add sufficient milk to achieve the desired consistency (tip: add a tbsp of milk at a time until it is nice and creamy). Stir in the chives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- SERVE warm or cold with crackers, chips, or toasted bread.
